Cordyceps Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock
Our Cordyceps Extract, available in a fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock, delivers potent adaptogenic and anti-aging benefits through key actives like cordycepin, adenosine, and fungal beta-glucan polysaccharides, offering the pure INCI active found in many leading trade-name ingredients.
A powerful adaptogenic mushroom extract
Formulate Labs’ Cordyceps Extract is derived from the potent fungal species Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps sinensis, known for their powerful adaptogenic properties. We supply the pure INCI-level extract, delivering the active biomolecules found in leading supplier trade-name materials rather than proprietary SKUs.
Mechanism: Cordyceps Extract functions as a high-performance adaptogenic and anti-aging cosmetic active. Its primary cosmetic efficacy is attributed to the synergistic action of key biomolecules, including cordycepin, adenosine, and fungal beta-glucan polysaccharides, providing multi-pathway support for skin resilience and structural integrity by neutralizing reactive oxygen species, inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases, and stimulating fibroblast proliferation.
Use levels: For general skincare applications, use Cordyceps Extract at 1.0% to 5.0%. For highly concentrated, standardized extracts, recommended levels are 0.1% to 2.0%.
Market context: Cordyceps Extract is a premium, science-backed ingredient found in high-performance commercial actives like Actisoothe™ (Lipotec) for calming sensitive skin, Bioyouth™ FCM (Bloomage) for cellular hypoxia and collagen support, and Saivis Cordyceps LAW (SciWis) for revitalizing tired, dull skin. Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI-level extract.
Pricing context: B2B pricing for cosmetic-grade liquid Cordyceps peptide/protein suspensions is highly sparse. While crude, raw dietary-grade powders are available on wholesale marketplaces in a wide range of $15 to $80 per kilogram, these prices are not representative of high-purity cosmetic extracts. Premium cosmetic liquid extracts command significantly elevated, opaque price points based on cultivation method, extraction process, and level of cordycepin standardization. Formulate Labs pricing includes 500g at $195.00, 1kg at $300.00, and 17kg at $4,335.00 ($255.00/kg).
We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs supplies Cordyceps Extract as a pure INCI-level active, distinct from proprietary supplier trade-name materials (Actisoothe™, Bioyouth™ FCM, Saivis Cordyceps LAW).
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our Cordyceps Extract is supported by peer-reviewed research demonstrating its efficacy in neutralizing reactive oxygen species, promoting collagen synthesis, and protecting dermal fibroblasts from oxidative stress, validating its role in advanced cosmetic formulations for age-related concerns and skin longevity. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This paper demonstrates that cordycepin and adenosine derived from Cordyceps militaris effectively scavenge reactive oxygen species. This activity, combined with the promotion of collagen synthesis, validates the extract's use in cosmetic applications for age-related concerns.
This study confirms the feasibility of using aqueous Cordyceps polysaccharide extracts in topical products, highlighting their chemical stability and high user preference. This supports the commercial viability and cosmetic elegance of formulations containing the extract.
This research validates that Cordyceps militaris extracts protect human dermal fibroblasts from oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and premature cellular senescence in vitro. This finding reinforces its function as a protective agent against environmental aggressors in skin longevity formulations.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the hydroglycerin stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at fixed 5% Cordyceps Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at 5%. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-COR-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per base and preservative combination. Links swap when you change selections above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.
Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
